NAPLEX 2026 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

Immunocompromised states are conditions in which the immune system is weakened and less able to fight off infections and diseases. A CD4+ count of less than 200 cells/mm3 is a critical indicator of an immunocompromised state as it signifies a significant depletion of important immune cells. The other options, while relevant to immunocompromised states and the usage of certain medications, do not specifically signify an immunocompromised state. Option B and C refer to the presence and virulence of opportunistic infections, which can be a result of immunocompromised states but do not necessarily signify it. Option D, daily use of antiretroviral therapy, may be a treatment for an immunocompromised state but not a direct indicator of it.